LEGAL
Terms of Use
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2026
These Terms govern your use of the Sentinel Authority website, attestation portal, and related services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms.
CONTENTS
01SERVICES DESCRIPTION
Sentinel Authority provides ODD Conformance Determination (ODDC) services for autonomous systems:
Application review and scope assessment
CAT-72 conformance testing
ODDC attestation issuance
ENVELO Interlock software for runtime enforcement
Certificate verification services
02ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
To access certain Services, you must create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Promptly notify us of any unauthorized access
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
03CONFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
By submitting an assessment application, you represent that:
All information provided is accurate and complete
You have authority to submit on behalf of your organization
You will cooperate with the assessment process
Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in denial
04FEES AND PAYMENT
Conformance fees are specified during scope assessment. Payment terms:
Assessment fee due in full at application
Fees are non-refundable — covers review, test administration, and certificate issuance
Re-assessment fees apply for subsequent attempts
05ENVELO INTERLOCK LICENSE
Subject to these Terms and valid attestation, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the ENVELO Interlock software solely for:
Systems covered by your ODDC attestation
The duration of your conformance term
You may not reverse engineer, modify, or distribute the ENVELO Interlock software.
IMPORTANT LIMITATION
ODDC attestation does not constitute: regulatory approval, safety attestation (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262), product attestation, guarantee of system performance, insurance, or warranty. Operators remain solely responsible for system behavior, regulatory compliance, and all consequences of system operation.
06LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Total liability shall not exceed fees paid for the specific attestation at issue
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
We are not liable for damages arising from system operation, whether attested or not
07INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sentinel Authority from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Services
Operation of your attested systems
Violation of these Terms
Infringement of third-party rights
08CONFIDENTIALITY
We will treat your application materials and technical documentation as confidential, except:
Certificate information (number, organization, system name, status) is publicly verifiable
Aggregate, anonymized data may be used for research or reporting
Disclosure may be required by law or valid legal process
09
REVOCATION
We may revoke attestation if:
Information provided was materially false or misleading
System modifications invalidate conformance
ENVELO Interlock is disabled, bypassed, or tampered with
Payment obligations are not met
Terms of Use are violated
10TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to Services for violation of these Terms. You may close your account at any time, but this does not affect any obligations incurred prior to termination.
11MODIFICATIONS
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes. Continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
12GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.